Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a majority employee-owned company that values family unity and business determination! This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn the drilling and blasting industry while working outdoors. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes safety and efficiency on construction sites. With generous benefits including retirement plans and training opportunities, your career can truly soar. If you're safety-minded and eager to develop your skills in a growing field, this position is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to rock your career with us!

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-matched 401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Attend all safety and job meetings.

Skills

Construction Labor

Safety Procedures

Heavy Equipment Operation

Physical Agility

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee-Owned company, we provide a unique and generous array of benefits, including two retirement plans: an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company-matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit—come rock your career at MD&B!

Our core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a firm cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other as we Make it Happen!

Starting Pay:

$18 - $20 per hour, plus stipends for travel!

Job Overview:

Do you have experience in construction? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you! You must be able to follow job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Candidates should be safety-minded and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town/state travel within the New England region (CT, MA, NH, etc.) and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
2. Maintain physical agility
3. Submit accurate and signed time cards weekly to the Blaster/Foreman
4. Learn safety procedures related to construction sites and explosives
5. Follow directions and perform construction labor activities
6. Work independently when needed
7. Operate water pumps to dry blast holes
8. Load and unload explosives from trucks
9. Carry buckets of stemming stone to blast holes
10. Keep the job site clean and organized
11. Attend all safety and job meetings
12. Participate in daily safety briefings and periodic meetings as required
13. Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential functions, including working on uneven surfaces, lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, and 50 lbs frequently, with frequent stooping and bending.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record and own transportation (out-of-town travel required)
• Successful passing of ATF screenings
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All applicants will be notified of their rights in accordance with federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.